Commodity Watch

The Kenyan food market in June 2025 is sending powerful signals of distress, volatility, and imbalance. A look at key
Steve Biko Wafula
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released its monthly statement on the maximum retail fuel prices in Kenya, effective from
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In the past month, tomato prices have skyrocketed, forcing Kenyans to dig deeper into their pockets to enjoy a well-flavored
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The government has announced plans to buy one million bags of maize from farmers, for 4,000 shillings per 90-kilogram bag.
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The price of maize in most parts of the country (Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kakamega, and Kisumu) has started coming down
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The price of maize flour has reduced in most parts of the country, especially in the Western region. Farmers from the
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Onion prices have gone up in both wholesale and retail markets especially in Nairobi in the span of four months
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The wholesale price of beans is 160 shillings per kilo, depending on the type of beans. Prices vary depending on
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In the last two months, prices of potatoes have dropped in most parts of the country with a 50-kilogram bag
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For the first time in history, a 2-kilogram tin of maize has hit 200 shillings in most parts of Bungoma
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Starting from March 5th April, following the agreement of the Excise Duty Excisable Good Management System Amendment Regulations 2023, prices
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